Fall
2010 Schedule
7-9-10
I
will be teaching six classes for the Torrance Adult School this fall. Most of the
classes will be taught at the Griffith Adult Center as usual. However the t=
wo camera
classes will be taught at Hamilton=
this term. We are using Photoshop Elements 7.0. Howev=
er, I
will be editing all of my handouts to reflect Photoshop Elements 8. For tho=
se of
you who are using other versions, you should find it easy make any adjustme=
nts
using the handouts, and you should be able easily convert the keystrokes and
techniques we use in class at home.
Also, the Sharing Yo= ur Photos and Videos on DVDs/Online (aka Projects in Digital Photography) class will be given in Rm. 6. The PCs in this room are being upgraded to Windows = 7 equipped with DVD burners. This will really help to make this a much better class! <= o:p>
Here
are some important dates regarding fall registration:
Online=
and
Mail-in Registration Begins – August 9th
The Ca=
talog Should be Received by – August 9th
Walk-in
Registration Begins – August 24th
Fall T=
erm
Begins – September 13th
Handouts
will be available online as usual from password protected pages attached to=
my
blog. You will be given the password and any handouts needed for the first =
day
of class at the first session.
AS
usual, there are two sections of the camera class this fall, and they each =
run
for six weeks. As noted above, they will be given at Hamilton. These classes
are for both those just starting out and/or
using a relative simple digital camera that does not allow for manually
selecting the shutter speed and lens aperture. These classes are also for those students using a digital SLR or a =
more
sophisticated compact digital camera, which does allow one to manually set =
the
shutter speed and the lens aperture. However, the student need not be advan=
ced.
In-class shooting assignments will vary with the camera type being used as
necessary.
The
following are the basic descriptions for digital photography classes I will=
be
teaching in the fall. The Titles shown below in red reflect my preference. =
The
AKA title is what you will see in the catalog or online.
Organizing
and Protecting Your Digital Photos
(aka Digital Photog=
raphy
and Organizing)
This is the course to start with if you are ne=
w to
digital photography, thinking about it, or just want to find out more about=
it.
But, it is also the one course=
that will
help you keep track of and protect all of those digital images you have been
collecting on your computer. You will learn how to use the Organizer of Photoshop Elements beginning with importing images=
to
your PC, managing them, and then protecting them. We also cover simple photo
enhancements in this class, as well as emailing your photos and making slide
shows.
This course builds an excellent foundation for=
the
photo editing courses offered. The class will also introduce you to creative
ways to share your photos with others.
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 pm, beginning September 15=
th.
No
Class October 20th
Digital
Camera
This c=
lass
is for students with using a compact digital camera as well as those with m=
ore sophisticated
model or digital SLR camera. In-class assignments and instructions will be
structured to accommodate both types of cameras.
Do you find the manual that came with your new
digital camera confusing? Or =
maybe
some of the pictures you have taken using its programmed or automatic mode =
did
not turn out like you had hoped. Are you struggling a
bit to understand or set all of those options you are presented with, let a=
lone
knowing how and when to use them? If so, then this may just be the class to=
help
you get more from your digital camera. This
is a hands-on course – your hands on your camera. Class size is
purposely being kept small to maximize the benefit to you. Both sections of
these classes will meet in Room 18 at Hamilton.
Tuesdays
12:30-2:30 pm, beginning September 14th (6 Meetings)
No
Class October 19th
Tuesdays
12:30-2:30 pm, beginning November 2nd (6 Meetings)
No
Class November 23rd
Please=
note=
, there is an informa=
tion
sheet that describes what you should bring with you to the first class, and=
a
couple of things you need to do prior to the first class meeting. Click here to see these
instructions.
Basic
Digital Photo Editing
(aka Digital Photog=
raphy
and Editing)
This class deals with improving and enhancing =
your
photo images once you have transferred them to your computer. The course
basically deals with the Edit Mode=
of Photoshop Elements 7. Using
layers and the various selection tools are just two of the topics thoroughly
covered. Specific exercises also address converting photo images into works=
of
art. This course will also address the Guided Edit task pane that was new i=
n Photoshop Elements 7. Although not
specifically covered in class exercises, scanning, obtaining quality prints,
and related digital photography topics are discussed and/or demonstrated as
appropriate.
Thursdays,
5:30-7:30 pm, beginning September 16th
Sharing
Your Photos and Videos on DVDs/Online
(aka Projects in Di=
gital
Photography)
Share
your digital images and video clips with family and friends. Starting with a
slide show made using Photoshop Elements (which is really a movie) you will=
learn basic video editing techniques using Micr=
osoft
Movie Maker. We will cover how to copy music from audio CDs to use as
background music to your presentation, as well as adding your audio narrati=
on.
Finally, you will turn your multimedia presentation into a TV-viewable DVD,=
and
then properly format it for uploading to online photo/video sharing service=
s,
such as YouTube and Photoshop.com. Throughout the course, you will be using
your own pictures, video clips, and music files.
This class will use =
new PCs
with Windows 7 equipped with DVD burners. This will really help to make thi=
s a
much better class!
This
course can viewed as a basic introduction to digital video editing, as well=
as
digital photography in general. In this course you will work with your own
pictures, video clips, and music.
Thursdays,
12:30-2:30 pm, beginning September 16th
Advanced
Digital Photo Editing Workshop
During this course, more advanced built-in ima=
ging
editing and special effects capabilities using the Edit Mode of Photoshop Elements will be explored. New tools in
later versions of Photoshop Elements will be explored. Free or low-cost thi=
rd
party plug-in programs are available that give Photoshop Elements capabilit=
ies
well beyond those that come with the boxed program. The course will cover t=
he
installation and use of some of selected plug-ins. Examples include the use of curves,
channels, grain/noise reduction, and other advanced editing and special eff=
ects
tools..
Wednesdays,
12:30-2:30 pm, beginning September 15th
No
Class October 20th
For Registration information for these and oth=
er
Torrance Adult Education Classes <=
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